A station master manages the docking and departure of boats at a marina, providing services and ensuring security. They must have knowledge of boating and make quick decisions. They may also handle customer problems and work weekends and holidays. Weather can affect their work.
A station master works to ensure the smooth running of boats that dock and depart from a marina. He or she may also provide special services or accommodations for those using the marina. The Port Manager is also responsible for inspecting the marina and making any necessary repairs or reporting any problems to the proper authorities.
Often, private marinas employ a stationmaster to supervise the docks and provide help, advice, or direction to those using the marina. They can also safeguard the marina from misuse or property raids. However, since private marinas often contain boats worth millions of dollars, security guards can also be employed in conjunction with a station master.
A stationmaster must be able to make quick decisions about where to dock boats, and full docks often mean more work. It’s a bit like trying to direct traffic in a crowded parking lot, where you have to take responsibility if cars don’t have enough space to park or get damaged.
An important qualification for the harbor master is a thorough knowledge of boating and marine affairs. Also, the captain must be very good at judging distances, so as not to park the boats too close to each other. If the captain cannot readily make quick and accurate decisions, marina owners will soon find someone else who can.
Boating is fun, but navigating the parking lot is not, particularly when your own boat is of great value. The port manager needs to be able to make this process go smoothly and quickly to satisfy boaters.
A foreman must also be familiar with the marina’s regular customers and may be the person customers turn to when they have problems or problems. In these cases the harbor employer may be able to provide answers on the spot, or decide to bring the matter to the attention of the marina owners. This depends on the extent of the problem.
Dockers can expect to work in hot temperatures, as boat excursions increase during such. They can also be expected to work most weekends, as these are the busiest times in the Navy. Also, surely holiday weekends are definitely not going to be vacations for the harbor master. At a minimum, the Port Manager can expect to work Memorial Day and Labor Day. In good climates year-round, other public holidays can also be working days.
Bad weather can mean little or no work and only seasonal work. Those looking for year-round dockmaster condition should look for areas where temperatures are mostly mild.
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